This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.  Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while canonic passages make your

Expressing the many different moods and events of a storm, the opening begins with the violins playing a gripping ostinato pattern suggesting that a storm is coming. The first two themes convey the erratic

The title, Reverie, was chosen because it describes a state of musing or daydreaming. The music holds a certain amount of mystery with deceptive harmonic movement and beautiful sweeping lines. Includes a

Baltic Dance is the winner of the 1993 National School Orchestra Association Composition Contest. This energetic composition depicts the dance that citizens of the Baltic States have danced in

This exciting work allows all parts to enjoy the driving force of a rhythmico ostinato.  The catchy melodic content of this piece is shared by all. Written as a “sequel” to the ever-popular

This exciting work evokes images of suspense and intrigue as the only escape from harm's way leads over the old Stony Bridge! Driving rhythms make this the perfect piece to introduce spiccato and

Capture the magic of this setting in the mid-1800s as several firefighters bring out their fiddles to honor the Irish spirit, playing and dancing the night away. The fast-paced melodies are electrifying and

Though perfect for Halloween, Arachnid's Lair can be performed any time of year. The dark, subtle introduction with molto crescendos and decrescendos hint at the sinister plan an arachnid has for

A high-energy addition to the "Rhythmico" series, this Irish-flavored romp features jazzy solos in every section of the orchestra along with the signature ostinato patterns and vigorous rhythms students

The driving beat of this work suggests the journey and struggle to overcome as the violins come in with the main theme. The bass and cello pick up an augmented version of this theme to keep the pulse

From the writer of the famous Bacchanale comes this exotic dance for full orchestra. It is sure to inspire students with its mysterious start and exuberant melody. Ample doubling allows it to

Danza da Ballo translates to dance in a lively or spirited style. This effective, highly rhythmic work utilizes multi-meters to generate a high level of rhythmic excitement. There's a string